NYC teachers, staff required to get COVID vaccine with no opt-out option
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
All New York City public school teachers and other staffers will have to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
Plano ISD enacts temporary mask mandate
A temporary mask mandate was enacted in a 6-1 afternoon vote by the Plano ISD board and will begin August 26 and go until September 24.
A temporary mask mandate was enacted in a 6-1 afternoon vote by the Plano ISD board and will begin August 26 and go until September 24.
Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine gets full FDA approval
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
President Joe Biden called on Americans waiting for full FDA approval to get their COVID-19 vaccine after Monday’s FDA announcement of the Pfizer shot.
Majority of Americans support school mask, vaccine mandates, poll finds
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
A new poll finds that a majority of Americans support mask and vaccine mandates for students and teachers in K-12 schools.
North Texas doctor optimistic as FDA gives Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine full approval
The FDA gave its full, unconditional approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a big step in potentially increasing vaccinations across the United States.
The FDA gave its full, unconditional approval for Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, a big step in potentially increasing vaccinations across the United States.
Midlothian ISD board member still battling effects of COVID-19 in hospital months after diagnosis
One Midlothian ISD Board of Education member, who is a former police officer, is fighting the effects of COVID-19 in a hospital while the community rallies for him.
One Midlothian ISD Board of Education member, who is a former police officer, is fighting the effects of COVID-19 in a hospital while the community rallies for him.
Mississippi orders COVID-infected individuals to isolate at home or face up to 5 years in prison
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.
The Mississippi State Department of Health issued an alert on Friday ordering any coronavirus-positive individuals to isolate for at least 10 days or face up to a 5-year prison sentence and a fine of up to $5,000.
Orlando asks residents to limit water consumption due to COVID-19 impacts
The City of Orlando is asking residents to reduce water consumption due to COVID-19.
The City of Orlando is asking residents to reduce water consumption due to COVID-19.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. and wife Jacqueline Jackson both hospitalized with COVID
Rev. Jackson is 79 and his wife, Jacqueline, is 77. Rev. Jackson was vaccinated in January.
Rev. Jackson is 79 and his wife, Jacqueline, is 77. Rev. Jackson was vaccinated in January.
Nashville radio host Phil Valentine dies from COVID-19 after initially doubting vaccine
Nashville radio station SuperTalk 99.7 WTN confirmed Phil Valentine’s death in a tweet Saturday.
Nashville radio station SuperTalk 99.7 WTN confirmed Phil Valentine’s death in a tweet Saturday.
Parents hold rally advocating for mask mandate or virtual learning option in Fort Worth ISD
The fight over having a mask mandate in place for Fort Worth ISD continues.
The fight over having a mask mandate in place for Fort Worth ISD continues.
Dallas Cowboys coach Dan Quinn, DT Carlos Watkins leave Saturday's game due to COVID-19 protocols
A spokesman for the Cowboys said both left AT&T Stadium ahead of the Cowboys game against the Texans “out of an abundance of caution under the guidelines of the NFL’s COVID related protocols.”
A spokesman for the Cowboys said both left AT&T Stadium ahead of the Cowboys game against the Texans “out of an abundance of caution under the guidelines of the NFL’s COVID related protocols.”
Texas Governor Greg Abbott tests negative for COVID-19
Less than a week after his positive test, Governor Abbott tweeted Saturday he is now testing negative for COVID-19.
Less than a week after his positive test, Governor Abbott tweeted Saturday he is now testing negative for COVID-19.
Hard-hit states skyrocketing demand for COVID-19 antibody drugs
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
A photograph of people laying down on the floor in pain while waiting for antibody infusions at a treatment site in Jacksonville, Florida, has become a vivid illustration of the huge demand for COVID-19 drugs amid a surge in infections.
Soldier accused of selling fake COVID-19 vaccination cards in North Texas
Authorities arrested an Air National Guard soldier in Fort Worth accused of using social media to sell fake COVID-19 vaccination cards.
Authorities arrested an Air National Guard soldier in Fort Worth accused of using social media to sell fake COVID-19 vaccination cards.
Traveling hospital workers arriving at North Texas hospitals, but more help is needed
Hundreds more medical workers will be headed to North Texas in the next week to deal with the shortage of hospital staff.
Hundreds more medical workers will be headed to North Texas in the next week to deal with the shortage of hospital staff.
More than 1,000 Fort Worth ISD students, staff in quarantine due to COVID-19
Anyone who tests positive must stay home for 10 days and be symptom free before returning, while anyone who’s unvaccinated and comes in close contact with a positive case also must quarantine.
Anyone who tests positive must stay home for 10 days and be symptom free before returning, while anyone who’s unvaccinated and comes in close contact with a positive case also must quarantine.
FDA, Mississippi officials issue warning regarding livestock drug being used to treat COVID-19
The FDA has issued a warning about a drug most commonly used as a horse de-wormer, urging people not to use it as a treatment or prophylactic for COVID-19 after an influx of calls to the Mississippi Poison Control Center.
The FDA has issued a warning about a drug most commonly used as a horse de-wormer, urging people not to use it as a treatment or prophylactic for COVID-19 after an influx of calls to the Mississippi Poison Control Center.
Parents of 4 die from COVID-19, dying wish was for children to get vaccinated
"One of the last things she said before she was put on the ventilator to her sister was please get my children vaccinated."
"One of the last things she said before she was put on the ventilator to her sister was please get my children vaccinated."
Only the fully vaccinated can enter indoor San Francisco venues
The mandate that went into effect on midnight makes San Francisco the only city in the country to allow fully vaccinated people inside restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, and venues.
The mandate that went into effect on midnight makes San Francisco the only city in the country to allow fully vaccinated people inside restaurants, bars, clubs, gyms, and venues.